English Senior secondary Curriculum - The Tasmanian Catholic Curriculum v8.1

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Unit 1

Unit Description

In Unit 1, students explore how meaning is communicated through the relationships between language, text, purpose, context and audience. This includes how language and texts are shaped by their purpose, the audiences for whom they are intended and the contexts in which they are created and received. Through responding to and creating texts, students consider how language, structure and conventions operate in a variety of imaginative, interpretive and persuasive texts. Study in this unit focuses on the similarities and differences between texts and how visual elements combine with spoken and written elements to create meaning. Students develop an understanding of stylistic features and apply skills of analysis and creativity. They are able to respond to texts in a variety of ways, creating their own texts and reflecting on their own learning.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this unit, students:

understand the relationships between purpose, context and audience and how these relationships influence texts and their meaning
investigate how text structures and language features are used to convey ideas and represent people and events in a range of texts
create oral, written and multimodal texts appropriate for different audiences, purposes and contexts.

Content Descriptions

Investigate the relationships between language, context and meaning by:

explaining how texts are created in and for different contexts (ACEEN001)

analysing how language choices are made for different purposes and in different contexts using appropriate metalanguage; for example, personification, voice-over, flashback, salience (ACEEN002)

evaluating the choice of mode and medium in shaping the response of audiences, including digital texts. (ACEEN003)

Examine similarities and differences between imaginative, persuasive and interpretive texts including:

explaining the ways language features, text structures and conventions communicate ideas and points of view (ACEEN004)

explaining the ways text structures, language features and stylistic choices are used in different types of texts (ACEEN005)

analysing how vocabulary, idiom and rhetoric are used for different purposes and contexts (ACEEN006)

evaluating the impact of description and imagery, including figurative language, and still and moving images in digital and multimodal texts. (ACEEN007)

Analyse and evaluate how responses to texts, including students’ own responses, are influenced by:

purpose, taking into account that a text’s purpose is often open to debate (ACEEN008)

personal, social and cultural context (ACEEN009)

the use of imaginative, persuasive and interpretive techniques. (ACEEN010)

Create a range of texts:

using appropriate form, content, style and tone for different purposes and audiences in real and imagined contexts (ACEEN011)

drawing on a range of technologies in, for example, research, communication and representation of ideas (ACEEN012)

combining visual, spoken and written elements where appropriate (ACEEN013)

using evidence-based argument (ACEEN014)

using appropriate quotation and referencing protocols (ACEEN015)

using strategies for planning, drafting, editing and proofreading (ACEEN016)

using accurate spelling, punctuation, syntax and metalanguage. (ACEEN017)

Reflect on their own and others’ texts by:

analysing textual evidence to assess the purpose and context of texts (ACEEN018)

questioning responses to texts (ACEEN019)

investigating the impact and uses of imaginative, interpretive and persuasive texts. (ACEEN020)

Unit 2

Unit Description

In Unit 2, students analyse the representation of ideas, attitudes and voices in texts to consider how texts represent the world and human experience. Analysis of how language and structural choices shape perspectives in and for a range of contexts is central to this unit. By responding to and creating texts in different modes and mediums, students consider the interplay of imaginative, interpretive and persuasive elements in a range of texts and present their own analyses. Students examine the effect of stylistic choices and the ways in which these choices position audiences for particular purposes, revealing attitudes, values and perspectives. Through the creation of their own texts, students are encouraged to reflect on their language choices and consider why they have represented ideas in particular ways.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this unit, students:

understand the ways in which ideas and attitudes are represented in texts
examine the ways texts are constructed to influence responses
create oral, written and multimodal texts that experiment with text structures and language features for particular audiences, purposes and contexts.

Content Descriptions

Compare texts in a variety of contexts, mediums and modes by:

explaining the relationship between purpose and context (ACEEN021)

analysing the style and structure of texts including digital texts (ACEEN022)

evaluating similarities and differences between hybrid texts, for example, infotainment, product placement in movies, hypertext fiction. (ACEEN023)

Investigate the representation of ideas, attitudes and voices in texts including:

analysing the ways language features, text structures and stylistic choices shape points of view and influence audiences (ACEEN024)

evaluating the effects of rhetorical devices, for example, emphasis, emotive language and imagery in the construction of argument (ACEEN025)

analysing the effects of using multimodal and digital conventions such as navigation, sound and image (ACEEN026)

analysing how attitude and mood are created, for example, through the use of humour in satire and parody. (ACEEN027)

Analyse and evaluate how and why responses to texts vary through:

the impact of language and structural choices on shaping own and others’ perspectives (ACEEN028)

the ways ideas, attitudes and voices are represented, for example, how events are reported differently in the media (ACEEN029)

the interplay between imaginative, persuasive and interpretive techniques, for example, how anecdotes are used in speeches to amuse, inform or influence, or the use of characteristation in advertising (ACEEN030)

analysing changing responses to texts over time and in different cultural contexts. (ACEEN031)

Create a range of texts:

using imaginative, interpretive and persuasive elements for different purposes, contexts and audiences (ACEEN032)

experimenting with text structures, language features and multimodal devices (ACEEN033)

developing and sustaining voice, tone and style (ACEEN034)

selecting and applying appropriate textual evidence to support arguments (ACEEN035)

using strategies for planning, drafting, editing and proofreading (ACEEN036)

using accurate spelling, punctuation, syntax and metalanguage. (ACEEN037)

Reflect on their own and others’ texts by:

analysing the values and attitudes expressed in texts (ACEEN038)

evaluating the effectiveness of texts in representing ideas, attitudes and voices (ACEEN039)

explaining how and why texts position readers and viewers. (ACEEN040)

Unit 3

Unit Description

In Unit 3, students explore representations of themes, ideas and concepts through a comparison of texts. They analyse and compare the relationships between language, genre and context, comparing texts within and/or across different genres and modes. Students recognise and analyse the conventions of genre in literary and non-literary texts and consider how those conventions may assist interpretation and how they may be challenged. Students compare and evaluate the effect of different mediums on the structure of texts and how audiences respond to them. Understanding of these concepts is demonstrated through the creation of imaginative, interpretive and analytical responses.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this unit, students:

understand relationships between texts, genres and contexts
investigate the effects of different conventions and mediums on responses
create, transform and adapt oral, written and multimodal texts in a range of mediums and styles.

Content Descriptions

Compare texts from similar or different genres and contexts by:

analysing language, structural and stylistic choices (ACEEN041)

explaining how each text conforms to or challenges the conventions of particular genres or modes such as crime fiction, advertising or short films (ACEEN042)

analysing and evaluating how similar themes, ideas or concepts are treated in different texts. (ACEEN043)

Compare and contrast distinctive features of genres by:

analysing the techniques and conventions used in different genres, mediums and modes (ACEEN044)

considering how the conventions of genres can be challenged, manipulated or parodied (ACEEN045)

examining how genres and their conventions have changed and adapted over time. (ACEEN046)

Analyse and evaluate how the conventions of texts influence responses including:

the ways language patterns can create shades of meaning (ACEEN047)

how expectations of genres have developed and the effect when those expectations are met or not met, extended or subverted (ACEEN048)

how responses to texts and genres may change over time and in different cultural contexts. (ACEEN049)

Create a range of texts:

transforming and adapting texts for different purposes, contexts and audiences (ACEEN050)

making innovative and imaginative use of language features (ACEEN051)

using and experimenting with text structures and language features related to specific genres for particular effects (ACEEN052)

sustaining analysis and argument (ACEEN053)

using appropriate referencing, for example, footnotes, in-line citations and reference lists (ACEEN054)

using strategies for planning, drafting, editing and proofreading (ACEEN055)

using accurate spelling, punctuation, syntax and metalanguage. (ACEEN056)

Reflect on their own and others’ texts by:

analysing and evaluating how different texts represent similar ideas in different ways (ACEEN057)

explaining how meaning changes when texts are transformed into a different genre or medium (ACEEN058)

comparing and evaluating the impact of language conventions used in a variety of texts and genres. (ACEEN059)

Unit 4

Unit Description

In Unit 4, students examine different interpretations and perspectives to develop further their knowledge and analysis of purpose and style. They challenge perspectives, values and attitudes in literary and non-literary texts, developing and testing their own interpretations though debate and argument. Through close study of individual texts, students explore relationships between content and structure, voice and perspective and the text and its context. This provides the opportunity for students to extend their experience of language and of texts and explore their ideas through their own reading and viewing. Students demonstrate understanding of the texts studied through creation of imaginative, interpretive and analytical responses.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this unit, students:

understand how content, structure, voice and perspective in texts shape responses and interpretations
examine different interpretations of texts and how these resonate with, or challenge, their own responses
create cohesive oral, written and multimodal texts in a range of forms, mediums and styles.

Content Descriptions

Investigate and evaluate the relationships between texts and contexts by:

undertaking close analysis of texts (ACEEN060)

examining how each text relates to a particular context or contexts (ACEEN061)

comparing the contexts in which texts are created and received. (ACEEN062)

Evaluate different perspectives, attitudes and values represented in texts by:

analysing content, purpose and choice of language (ACEEN063)

analysing the use of voice and point of view such as in feature articles, reporting of current events or narration (ACEEN064)

exploring other interpretations and aspects of context to develop a considered response. (ACEEN065)

Evaluate how texts convey perspectives through:

the selection of mode, medium, genre and type of text (ACEEN066)

the ways points of view and values are represented (ACEEN067)

the selection of language features that generate empathy or controversy, for example, juxtaposition of image and text. (ACEEN068)

Create a range of texts:

using appropriate language and stylistic features to sustain a personal voice and point of view (ACEEN069)

using nuanced language (ACEEN070)

synthesising ideas and opinions to develop complex argument (ACEEN071)

substantiating and justifying their own responses using textual evidence (ACEEN072)

using appropriate referencing, for example, footnotes, in-line citations and reference lists (ACEEN073)

using strategies for planning, drafting, editing and proofreading (ACEEN074)

using accurate spelling, punctuation, syntax and metalanguage. (ACEEN075)

Reflect on their own and others’ texts by:

analysing and evaluating how different attitudes and perspectives underpin texts (ACEEN076)

questioning the assumptions and values in texts (ACEEN077)

identifying omissions, inclusions, emphases and marginalisations (ACEEN078)

discussing and evaluating different readings of texts. (ACEEN079)

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